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Join us at the Two-Hearted Queen Coffeehouse this Saturday to support this incredible business, meet new people, and play fun games! This meet-up group is for people in their 20s and 30s living in Uptown/Buena Park/Lincoln Park who are looking to make new friends with other young professionals and play board/card games while drinking some delicious beverages. See you soon!

Have a great book your reading or looking for the next read? The People's Cafe has a great library to browse, otherwise we encourage to take a lunch break to read, bring a friend to talk about your latest read or connect with others on their reads. For all book enthusiasts this is a great opportunity to connect with neighbors and friends around your favorite reads, while enjoying a great cup of coffee or tea! Available from 1pm or really any time! All are welcome!

💗 Let’s celebrate Valentine’s Day starting with a yummy breakfast. Yay! 💗 LOCATION Portage Park Breakfast Place 5040 W Montrose Ave, Chicago **meeting 915 for 930 seating** **It's cash only as we will have separate checks.** Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XnGCasE2Vr7BoBYE7?g_st=ic Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays and getting people together to celebrate is the best. Come celebrate with us. After breakfast if anyone wants to continue with more spontaneous fun I’m a yes. Let’s bring ideas to breakfast. 🙂 Happy Valentine’s Day. We look forward to celebrating with you. 💗

*Before and After, an instant drama* **Fridays/Saturdays, 7:30 PM, January 30-February 21** Life is defined in moments. *Before and After* explores the story leading to a life-changing event and the impact of that instant on all that is to follow. Are we truly changed by the big moments in our lives, or are we only revealed? No two performances are ever the same, but every show is an instant drama created before your eyes. Theatre Momentum is the **only** theatre in Chicago dedicated to dramatic improvisation. Join us for a night of grounded instant theatre. Fridays/Saturdays, 7:30 PM (doors open at 7 PM) January 30-February 21 All tickets $5! Studio Momentum, 1541 W Belmont Ave ### **Get your tickets!** **[https://www.theatremomentum.com/shows](https://www.theatremomentum.com/shows)**

Have you checked out the Chicago Vegan Baker's Market happening monthly at Frera Desserts? If not, you're in for a treat! Feel free to arrive a bit early to grab a cozy drink and chat with other members, then the market kicks off at 12pm. A variety of products will be sold by different vegan vendors, from sweet to savory. Hope to see you there! 🧁🥐🍞🍕🍰

On the 3rd Sunday of each month, we will have two shorter sitting periods with walking meditation in between. Afterwards, members take turns to tell a Dharma/Buddhist story and we chat about it informally over vegan snacks & tea with this schedule (Central Time): 3:15 PM: Door opens / Zoom link opens 3:30 PM: Slow Moving Meditation - to help settle our body & mind 3:45 PM: Sitting Meditation \~4:05 PM: Slow Walking Meditation \~4:15 PM: Sitting Meditation \~4:30 PM: Self-Massage \~4:40 PM: Make a Cup of Tea! \~4:45 PM: Dharma Story \~5:30 PM: Adjourn You may join any or all segments of the evening. Beginners welcome. No cost to attend. Donations at [https://chicagomeditation.org/donate/](https://chicagomeditation.org/donate/) are welcome. Your generosity will support the continual operations and growth of this group, including the cost of our monthly rent and Meetup subscription fees. We also meet on other Sundays with slightly different programs - see our event listing on Meetup for details. =================================================== :: HOW TO JOIN US via ZOOM :: Zoom link opens at 3:15 PM (CT) every Sunday. Practice begins at 3:30 PM (CT). Zoom Link and info on how to prepare for an online meeting can be found on our [website](https://chicagomeditation.org/join/#z). =================================================== :: HOW TO JOIN US IN-PERSON :: Door opens at 3:15 PM (CT) every Sunday. Practice begins at 3:30 PM (CT). *(if you arrive late, please gently knock and wait for someone to let you in)* LOCATION: **Kiku Matsu Aikido Dojo, 4512 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60625** More info on preparing for an in-person meeting can be found on our [website](https://chicagomeditation.org/join).

🍽️ **BYOB Dinner at Zaab E Lee with Yumi** 🌿 ✨ Authentic Thai & Isan (Northeastern Thai) Cuisine 📅 **Saturday, February 14, 2026** 🕖 **7:00 PM** 📍 **Zaab E Lee (Thai Restaurant)** 3021 W. Lawrence Ave, Chicago 📞 (773) 856-6242 👩‍🍳 **Host: Yumi** 🤝 **Multi-Meetup Group Event!** 🔗 Zaab E Lee Website [https://zaab-e-leechicago.online/](https://zaab-e-leechicago.online/) 🔗 Yelp [https://www.yelp.com/biz/zaab-e-lee-chicago](https://www.yelp.com/biz/zaab-e-lee-chicago) 🍷 **BYOB** ✅ Bring wine or beer to share with the group ✅ Don’t forget a corkscrew just in case ✅ As this is a large group dinner, please be patient with ordering & wait times *** 💵 **CASH ONLY for Group Checks** ✅ No separate checks ✅ Please bring cash ✅ Add **32% to your total** (12% tax + 20% tip) ❌ Credit cards are too complicated for large groups — thank you for helping keep things smooth! *** 🌶️ **About Zaab E Lee** Zaab E Lee is a beloved neighborhood spot known for **bold, authentic Thai and Isan flavors** — spicy, tangy, and deeply satisfying. Favorites include: 🍜 Papaya salad (som tum) 🍗 Larb and grilled meats 🍲 Curries, noodles, and classic Thai comfort dishes This casual, no-frills restaurant is all about **big flavors, generous portions, and serious spice** — a go-to for locals who want Thai food done right. 🚇 **GETTING THERE** 🚌 Use CTA Trip Planner or Google Maps for transit 🚗 Driving? SpotHero or ParkWhiz may help. Metered street parking is also available nearby. *** 🚫 **NO-SHOW POLICY** • Please RSVP or update your status by event start time • **3 no-shows = 3-month RSVP restriction** • Always check in with the host — especially for large group events ✨ **Hope to see you then!** Thanks, **Yumi**

Join Golden Glove Champ and Pro Judge Andrew for a fun and informative group boxing class at a real MMA gym. It takes a couple minutes to prep, so try to arrive no later than 8:45am sign-in! $20 for meetup members ($30 normally)

*Before and After, an instant drama* **Fridays/Saturdays, 7:30 PM, January 30-February 21** Life is defined in moments. *Before and After* explores the story leading to a life-changing event and the impact of that instant on all that is to follow. Are we truly changed by the big moments in our lives, or are we only revealed? No two performances are ever the same, but every show is an instant drama created before your eyes. Theatre Momentum is the **only** theatre in Chicago dedicated to dramatic improvisation. Join us for a night of grounded instant theatre. Fridays/Saturdays, 7:30 PM (doors open at 7 PM) January 30-February 21 All tickets $5! Studio Momentum, 1541 W Belmont Ave ### **Get your tickets!** **[https://www.theatremomentum.com/shows](https://www.theatremomentum.com/shows)**

Let’s meet for a language exchange! How it works: We meet at the **7th floor** of the **Harold Washington Public Library** (400 S State St, Chicago) for conversation practice. After brief introductions, we will alternate between 15 minutes of English and 15 minutes of Korean (up to 90 minutes). For those who are new to Korean, we have a separate group that focuses on Korean vocab and basic grammar. Since space is limited, **please RSVP ASAP.** Please contact Tasnim at 614-260-4591 if you have trouble finding us! Also, we highly recommend that you **bring a notebook** with you to jot down new vocabulary words that you learn during conversation (you should then try to master those words as you will use many of the same words over and over again in real-life conversation!). For more information about our group (we also have [dinner parties](https://photos.app.goo.gl/QHvsF1puf4iDupJd7), K-drama discussions, [karaoke](https://photos.app.goo.gl/KKMdzmgwd6v8PQUg6), etc.), visit us on **Instagram** at [https://www.instagram.com/koreanconversationtable/](https://www.instagram.com/koreanconversationtable/) and at our website at [www.koreanconversationtable.org](www.koreanconversationtable.org)

**Take a break from the day and use our chess board, or bring your own and a friend to play!** **Sip on a delicious bottomless coffee or charge up your chess game with a Puerto Rican Empanada with other chess enthusiasts, from the neighborhood and surrounding area.** **The People’s Cafe has one chess board available to play. We look forward to hosting you!**

Our language meetup is for an exchange of English and Chinese. We have learners of varying levels. At each meeting, we will play some word games and study selected readings together. If you are learning Chinese for the first time it’s helpful to have a grasp of pinyin if you plan to attend. If not, we can set you on the right path once you get here！

Join us for a cozy Coffee and Crochet social at our World's Biggest Yarn Crafting Circle meetup! Bring your latest knit or crochet project and connect with fellow yarn enthusiasts in the community. Share tips, tricks, and patterns over a cup of coffee or tea as we work on our creations together. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crafter, all skill levels are welcome. Let's build a supportive and creative community where we can inspire and learn from each other while enjoying the art of yarn crafting. Mark your calendars and don't miss out on this delightful gathering of like-minded crafters!

We warmly invite you to our mid-week tea party! Bring your favorite project, sip delicious tea, and connect with fellow crafters. Everyone and every craft is welcome—come as you are and enjoy a cozy, creative afternoon together.

Bring an arts/crafts project you're working on to the coffee shop and hang out with some other folks! I'll have some coloring books and pencils in case you don't have any supplies.

Join Local Crafters for a Sunday Sipping & Stitching Event.\~ Come for a cozy afternoon of tea, cookies, crafting and conversations! 1:30-4:00pm Edgewater Public Library 6000 N. Broadway Chicago, IL 60660 Sponsored by; 500 Hats for Refugees Rogers Park Stitchers and Chicago Knitters Unite!

February has arrived and LOVE is in the air! Join your pals at Randall's Pub to spread the love and the karaoke joy❤️ Nothing brings people together like singing a few of their favorite tunes. Join your host, Lisa Lenny, for karaoke at Randall's pub - starting at 9PM. Randall's is a fun and friendly environment where you can be comfortable to sing your heart out to a supportive crowd. Lisa Lenny runs a good vibes only room with a 2-drink minimum to participate in karaoke (drinks include non-alcoholic beverages). 🌟Karaoke is EVERY 1ST & 3RD SUNDAY and LAST FRIDAY of the month - Songs start at 9PM and karaoke runs until midnight🌟 If you'd like to check out our karaoke song list ahead of time, follow the link below: [https://www.karafun.com/karaoke-song-list.html](https://www.karafun.com/karaoke-song-list.html)